Traditional Mountain Weave 100% Cotton Placemats

Made by our neighbors in Dorset, Vermont, these sturdy, practical Mountain Weave placemats recall the homespun fabric hand-loomed in the mountains of Vermont 150 years ago. 100% cotton is woven on state-of-the-art looms by master weavers, and then each one is individually cut and hand-fringed. 20"x14" Washing the placemats tightens the weave and softens the fabric. Expect some shrinkage because they are made of 100% cotton. For best results, machine wash cold and stretch the placemats while they line dry. USA.

Traditional Mountain Weave 100% Cotton Placemats

To avoid excessive shrinkage: Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle. Use no bleach. Recommeded line dry. Use no heat. Can be streched and reshaped after washing and while line drying. Each Mountain Weave is made 1 to 2 inches larger than the measurements given.
Expected shrink is 5% to 6% if washed and dried properly. Expected shrink is 10%-15% if not washed and dried properly.

Good Quality, but Shrink
We had previously purchased the cranberry and green placements and thought we'd get something similar with these white ones. They are much lighter in weight and also shrink noticeably with first washing. They are well made, serviceable and likely to last. We might have ordered another item if we had known the difference between these and the ones we already had.
February 3, 2015

Placemats are perfect for me
They lay flat and shrunk verry little when washer.They look great with my violet floured dishes.
January 10, 2015

beautiful but thin
I ordered these placemats in the cranberry/white. Yes, they shrink when washed, but make sure they are blocked to the size preferred and dry on a rack. They look very nice on the table, but could be a little thicker, especially if the table cannot tolerate excessive heat from the dishes. My table has had the top polyethelene treated in thick coats so the heat doesn't damage it anyway, so the mats work fine for me. I will be ordering more in the future!
January 8, 2015

Washing makes these fluffy like you remember from the past
I noticed one reviewer was unhappy with these because they arrive totally flat and seem thin. Washing, however, makes all the difference. They really fluff up like the ones I've had in years past.
I like these placemats very much. They aren't as thick and fluffy as an old woven tablecloth I own, but I actually prefer these because the thickness of the tablecloth makes it look too rumpled.
The manufacturer should include directions on washing and drying with every placemat. I dry mine in the dryer on delicate rather than stretching them and line drying, but they are still a nice size and fluffy. Great product; easy care.
December 5, 2014

Lovely Placemats
These woven placemats are just perfect for our table. They are nice and have a soft texture, and the fact that they can be easily cleaned - is terrific!
I'm quite please that I ordered them!
April 8, 2014

Another great product from the VCS
Love my placemats! Have had several table cloths of the same manufacturers, and they have lasted years. Made of quality materials.
February 1, 2014

Love these placemats
I really love these placemats. I need to order more of them and also need to order the table cloth. The color is a good match to my dishes.
November 27, 2013

Traveling Mountain Weave Placemats
When visiting overseas, it gets harder and harder to find quality, American made, representative gifts to take. The mountain weave placemats are easy to pack,well made, and special. We are so pleased to be able to share them with friends and family in England, Germany and Austria!
August 14, 2013